Informed consent, in a medical setting, means that a patient or his or her representative has been given all the information necessary regarding a medical procedure or treatment. He or she must understand the potential risks and complications. Typically, an informed...
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File a Claim as Soon as Possible to Avoid Running out of Time
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Sep 15, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
If you're hurt by someone in the medical community, there is a chance that you can file a medical malpractice claim. If you decide that you want to do so, then you need to understand the time limits that are in place. If you do not file your lawsuit within a certain...
Did Connecticut Ban Conversion Therapy?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jun 9, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice comes in many forms, but one thing that you may not have thought about is how changing laws can impact malpractice cases. For example, in the past, anti-gay therapy was used to try to convert those with homosexual tendencies to heterosexuality....
How Do You File a Medical Malpractice Claim?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | May 3, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
You've been hurt because of your doctor's negligence, so you want to file a medical malpractice claim. You know that each state is different, so what do you have to do to file a claim in Connecticut? It's a good idea to work with your attorney when you want to file a...
How Is Medical Innovation Affected by Medical Malpractice?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Mar 24, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Malpractice reform can affect patients, but it also affects medical device innovation. You probably know that to prevent lawsuits, many doctors order more tests than necessary to confirm a diagnosis. While this is both good and bad for the patient due to a firm...
How You Can Recognize Medical Malpractice to Make a Claim
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Feb 24, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is any unskilled or negligent treatment that causes a patient to suffer an injury or death. In the medical community, there is a standard of care that applies, and it's normal that physicians within a state need to be up to the same standard of...
Here Are Some Tips for Avoiding Medical Mistakes
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jan 26, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
To avoid injuries or illness due to medical malpractice, there are a few things you can do. First, as a patient, it's vital that you communicate with your medical provider. Build a healthy relationship in which you share health information, symptoms and other...
Man Dies After 11-Hour Wait; Family Wins Malpractice Case
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jan 5, 2017 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When a loved one goes into the hospital for surgery, to give birth or for another reason, you expect him or her to come out healthier and stronger. Sometimes, errors are made that make that scenario impossible, leaving your loved one in pain or with injuries that he...
Morning Sickness Isn’t Something to Ignore During Pregnancy
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Dec 15, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Nausea from pregnancy can be life-threatening, so it's important for doctors to take it seriously. Sometimes it's easy for a person to say a condition as common as nausea is normal, but there comes a time when a woman needs to be treated for a severe case. Known...
How Can Doctors Reduce the Risk of Medical Malpractice?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Nov 22, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
As a patient suffering from malpractice, you know all too well how a doctor's actions can lead to pain and suffering. How can doctors reduce the risks to people like yourself? What can they do to avoid having to defend themselves in court? Reducing the risk to...
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